The random writings of a young man with Down Syndrome as he launches into real life!

Monday, May 24, 2010

The Top 5 Truths About Down Syndrome

Another post from mom, but I wanted to share a great post I just read that shares a mother's thoughts on the most important things to know/remember about anyone with Dow Syndrome. Sometimes you can tell by the look on people's faces when they meet Ben that they want to understand what's up with him, but don't know what or how to ask. Then there's those that talk to me about him with him standing there - as if he doesn't understand what they are saying. Ben may not have the verbal skills to express how he feels when people do that, but think about how you would feel. Same emotions, needs and feelings at work. This post is wonderful in it's simplicity and depth of understanding. There are also five ways listed how you can value those with DS in your life.

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My face may be different but my feelings are the same.I laugh and I cry and take pride in my gains.I was sent here among you to teach you to love, as God in the heavens looks down from above.To Him, I'm no different His love knows no bounds; It's those here among you in the cities and towns, that judge me by standards that man has imparted, but this family I've chosen, will help me get started.For I'm one of the children so special and few, that came here to learn the same lessons as you.That love is acceptance, it must come from the heart; we all have the same purpose, though not the same start.The Lord gave me life to live and embrace, and I'll do it as you do, but at my own pace.~Author unknown